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Slam Dunk for Life teams with the community and its corporate partners to improve the physical, mental and social health of at-risk youth. The SDFL vision of Education ∙ Preparation ∙ Dedication ∙ Integrity ∙ Perseverance aims to establish a model youth development program through the provision of character building activities that promote important life values. Utilizing a concept of teamwork to teach life lessons, the original SDFL was 4 week–long summer basketball camps. The program now includes more than 20 basketball, football, volleyball, and fine arts camps. |
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Results: In 2007, SDFL camp instructors reported the majority of students arrived on day 1 placing only moderate importance on specific life values. At the end of camp, 96% of campers ranked those same values as high to very high in importance. |
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Educators throughout San Antonio have also reported significant changes in elementary-age students after participating in the Field Trip and Speaker Programs. |
Educator Tina Guerrero, Robert G. Cole H.S.
“Not just a great opportunity for kids to learn basketball skills, but more importantly, a great way for us to teach them life skills.”
David Flores: Athletics still bring out the best in human spirit